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8/13/25, 11:33 AM UAE Ministry of Sports forms youth council to drive progress in national sports sector
The formation of the Youth Council underscores the UAE Ministry of Sport’s strong belief in the crucial
role of youth participation in designing sports policies and developmental programs.

It also reflects the ministry’s commitment to investing in human capital, in alignment with the goals of
‘We the UAE 2031’ vision to build a brighter future for the country’s sports sector. In addition, the
council supports the ministry’s mission to achieve institutional excellence in line with the Sheikh Khalifa
Government Excellence Program (SKGEP), promoting collaboration across government entities to
advance national objectives. This initiative is part of the broader Youth Councils program managed by
the Federal Youth Authority.

The Youth Council aims to empower youth within national sports institutions and promote innovation by
supporting new ideas and initiatives that drive progress in the sector, in line with the country’s ambitious
sports vision.

The council also plays a key role in enhancing internal engagement by establishing effective
communication channels between young employees and senior leadership, helping to build a work
environment that is collaborative and supports open dialogue.

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Leading the future of the UAE’s sports sector

The council includes a select group of distinguished young professionals from the Ministry, chaired by
Hamad Hassan Rashid Al Jarwan, with Dr. Mansoor Darwish Ahmad Al Shezawi serving as the Vice
Chair.

Its members include Abdulrahman Ahmed Abdulla Al Mansoori, Hamad Mohammed Hussein Al Jasmi,
Fatima Majid Mohammed Al Suwaidi, Mohammed Khalifa Ali Mohamed Al Qamzi, and Duaij Khalifa
Saeed Al Dhanhani.

“The formation of the Youth Council is a strategic move toward empowering young talent and ensuring
that their voices are heard by decision-makers at the Ministry of Sports. It demonstrates the Ministry’s
strong commitment to a participatory approach and to engaging directly with youth, who are central to
shaping the future of sports in the UAE,” said Chairman of the Youth Council, Hamad Al Jarwan.

The establishment of the Youth Council is part of the UAE Ministry of Sports’ strategic vision to involve
young people in the decision-making process, recognising this as a long-term investment in national
talent. By creating institutional platforms that reflect the ambitions of youth, the Ministry aims to build a
generation of skilled national professionals who are capable of leading the future of the sports sector and
can contribute meaningfully to its development across all levels.

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